History Characters / CodexEquusChurchOfTheStars

[[folder:Princess Amicitia Sparkle Equestria, the Spark of Friendship[=/=]Princess Twilight Sparkle, the Bearer of Magic]]

* DeityOfHumanOrigin: Sparkling Wing was originally a mortal Flutter Pony/Pegasus hybrid and the oldest son of a Queen. Despite his abusive, sexist divine relatives' attempts to suppress his potential, he still Ascended to godhood anyway thanks to the support and tutelage of those who had faith in him, like Luminiferous and Golden Scepter. What made his accomplishment even more notable is that male Papilion royals were traditionally barred from Ascension -- Sparkling Wing became the first male in his family to do so.

* FollowInMyFootsteps: Sparkling Wing's mother, Queen Silver Clock, wanted him to succeed her as a BenevolentMageRuler like herself because she saw that he had potential for it. Unfortunately, because Papilion was matriarchal, Silver Clock ended up having a daughter instead because her divine relatives threatened to harm Sparkling Wing if she continued bucking tradition. Sparkling Wing was then subjected to emotional abuse by said relatives for being an upstart male who dared to break the status quo. Fortunately, with Luminiferous' support, Sparkling Wing does succeed in Ascending and becoming the King of his own kingdom, fulfilling his mother's hopes anyway.

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** He is one to Golden Scepter, a fellow Alicorn.
*** Golden Scepter is an ancient and powerful Alicorn Emperor who lived before Known History, with lots of experience on his hooves, while Sparkling Wing is a young Prince from the Third Age, whose status as heir to the throne and potential as a leader were dashed because [[WantedASonInstead his subjects didn't want to accept a stallion on the throne and pressured his mother to have a daughter instead]].
*** Golden Scepter is serious, stoic, imperial, and willing to use harsh and even extreme methods to get a desired result ([[TookALevelInKindness though he got better regarding this]]), while Sparkling Wing is a MartialPacifist who is sickened by the idea of killing, so he mostly sticks to defense and support.
*** Finally, in terms of CharacterDevelopment, Golden Scepter was a ShellShockedVeteran whose traumas influenced him to become a WellIntentionedExtremist until certain individuals, as well as a three-Ages-long journey across Equus, taught him to be more benevolent and kinder. Sparkling Wing is a very compassionate and pacifistic yet spoiled pony who initially felt very insecure, and goofed off [[FreudianExcuse because he feared failing people's expectations of him]]. Sparkling Wing's potential would also make Golden Scepter take great interest in him, having foreseen the former as a benevolent Alicorn King, and has started giving him lessons on leadership.
** He's also one to a deceased Malrègnarian god known only as "The Slothful Messenger". Both are/were young gods who were BrilliantButLazy, except "The Slothful Messenger" represents what could've happened if Sparkling Wing constantly refused to listen to those around him and make amends for his mistakes, instead abusing his powers to goof off and benefit himself until it is far too late for him to change.
* FollowInMyFootsteps: Sparkling Wing's mother, Queen Silver Clock, wanted him to succeed her as a BenevolentMageRuler like herself because she saw that he had potential for it. She made him her heir, and with her encouragement, Sparkling Wing showed great promise as a [[WeatherManipulation Weather mage]]. Unfortunately, because Papilion was a matriarchy, Silver Clock's subjects and divine relatives pressured her to have a daughter, with the latter group threatenining to harm Sparkling Wing if Silver Clock didn't obey their demands. Out of fear for her son, she caves in and gives birth to Rising Sun, while Sparkling Wing is spared but subjected to emotional abuse for being a male upstart. Then a series of unexpected events occur that lead to Sparkling Wing Ascending to godhood, defying the toxic status quo, and becoming the King of his own kingdom, fulfilling his mother's hopes anyway.